What is carboxytherapy?
Let's get into the details of this treatment first, let's review a few basic points very quickly: Carboxytherapy is a method for treating cellulite, skin cracks, dark circles under the eyes and skin rejuvenation.
• The origin of this method dates back to France and the 1930s.
This treatment can be used on the eyelids, face, neck, arms, buttocks, abdomen and legs. This method uses carbon dioxide gas, which is naturally produced in the body.
Safety
Carboxytherapy is a type of mesotherapy and is commonly used all over the world
No severe or permanent side effects have been reported with this method.
Difficulty
Carboxytherapy is one of the fastest and easiest skin rejuvenation methods.
Treatment sessions usually last between 15 and 30 minutes.
You can go about your daily activities immediately after treatment.
• Only in the case of cellulite treatment, you should refrain from taking a bath or swimming for 24 hours after treatment.
Cost
Most people need between 6 and 8 sessions of treatment.
• The cost of each treatment session in Dr. Pakdel Clinic, including the special season discount, is 200 thousand Tomans. If paid in one lump sum, it includes a re-discount.
Impact
Carboxytherapy is one of the most effective methods of rejuvenation and almost all clients are satisfied with its results.
History of carboxytherapy
Carboxytherapy or carbon dioxide therapy (CDT) is not a new technique in medicine. This method was invented in France in the 1930s. The French found that bathing or swimming in water with a high percentage of carbon dioxide healed wounds and skin injuries faster.
In the 1950s, heart surgeons used carboxytherapy to treat vascular disease caused by problems with blood flow to tissues or the accumulation of fat in the arteries. Finally, in 1995, carboxytherapy opened its place among cosmetic and skin rejuvenation methods and quickly became one of the most widespread methods in this field. The main uses of this method in the past included removing localized fat and rejuvenating the skin.
Over time, carboxytherapy has been used to improve flexibility or elasticity, improve blood flow to skin tissues, eliminate wrinkles, and increase collagen production.
How does carboxytherapy work?
Carboxytherapy can be considered as a type of mesotherapy. In this method, carbon dioxide gas is injected into the underlying layers of the skin. Carbon dioxide enters the tissues and spreads locally to the treated area. In response, the body begins to activate compensatory mechanisms by increasing the amount of carbon dioxide.
As you probably know, carbon dioxide is produced by the cells of our body in the process of producing energy. Cells use energy (such as sugars) and oxygen gas to produce energy and carbon dioxide in the process of cellular respiration. That is why our body needs oxygen constantly and expels the carbon dioxide it produces by exhaling.
Rejuvenation using the body's natural reaction
When the amount of carbon dioxide in a tissue normally increases, it means that either the amount of oxygen entering the tissue is low or the blood supply to that tissue is reduced. Because carbon dioxide is carried by the blood from the body tissues to the lungs to be excreted. To compensate for these two potential problems, the body increases blood flow to that tissue. So in fact, in carboxytherapy, we stimulate the body's natural processes to achieve the desired results.
After injecting carbon dioxide under the skin, about 70% of this gas reacts with water in the tissues and blood and turns into an acidic substance called bicarbonate. Bicarbonate acidifies the local tissue and blood environment, and the body increases blood flow to the tissue to compensate. The interesting thing is that the more acidic the tissue environment, the more oxygen enters it.
Increased blood flow leads to rejuvenation
There are several ways our body can increase tissue blood flow. One is the dilation of small tissue vessels. The arteries dilate immediately after being exposed to a high percentage of carbon dioxide and increase tissue blood flow. In the next stage, the body begins to secrete various growth factors to form new arteries and expand the blood supply network. These growth factors have three important effects on tissue:
• Increase blood flow.
They encourage tissue to burn fat.
Stimulates skin repair processes such as collagen production.
Is carboxytherapy painful?
Before carboxytherapy, a special anesthetic cream is used. During treatment, you may notice a degree of pressure, itching, tingling, or heat, none of which causes much pain and is tolerable. The needle used to inject carbon dioxide is very thin. In addition, if the physician has the skills and expertise to perform the procedure, he or she knows exactly where in the body the needle should be inserted to minimize both pain and effectiveness of the treatment. That is why to perform any cosmetic procedure, no matter how small, you must go to the best centers with the best specialists.
How long do the results of carboxytherapy last?
The results of this treatment method are temporary. For this reason, in order to get the desired result from this treatment, it is necessary to attend weekly or monthly treatment sessions based on the doctor's diagnosis. According to studies, it is usually necessary to attend 10 sessions of treatment to see the full effectiveness.
At what age can carboxytherapy be started?
Fortunately, there is no age limit for this treatment, which treats skin beauty by injecting a certain amount of carbon dioxide. Almost everyone can benefit from this treatment and rejuvenate their skin unless the specialist doctor does not find this treatment suitable for the person for medical reasons. As a result, it is necessary to refer to a licensed skin and hair clinic with a brilliant record in this regard to ensure the effectiveness of this treatment.